Wise Mind Exploration Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand and practice the concept of Wise Mind, integrating emotional and rational thinking for balanced decision-making.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you understand and practice the concept of 'Wise Mind'.
Wise Mind is a concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that describes the integration of our emotional mind and our rational mind. When we are in Wise Mind, we are able to make decisions that are both thoughtful and emotionally intelligent.
1. The mind is driven by feelings, impulses, and urges.
2. The mind is logical, fact-based, and focused on problem-solving.
3. Wise Mind is the balance between the mind and the mind.
4. Which of the following is an example of acting from an Emotional Mind state?
Making a list of pros and cons before a decision.
Yelling at a friend in anger without thinking.
Researching a topic before writing a report.
Following a recipe step-by-step.
5. Describe a situation where you might use Wise Mind to make a better decision. Explain how you would integrate your emotional and rational thoughts.
6. Wise Mind means ignoring your emotions completely.
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7. What is one personal challenge you face where applying Wise Mind could be helpful? How would you start to practice this?
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